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All your YKI keskitaso prep in one app
- Learn the key vocabulary
- Practise reading, listening, writing, and speaking
- Tracked by AI
- Designed by language teachers
Vocabulary
Learn the words you need to pass
- We suggest the key words you must know for each YKI topic — presented in short texts you can listen to
- See an unfamiliar word? Highlight it to add it to your personal vocabulary list — with base form, translation, and the full phrase it appeared in
- Practise in three ways: find the translation, unscramble letters, write from memory
Reading
Read what you'll see on exam day
- Texts at two levels — A2/B1 to build confidence, B1/B2 to push you. Yes, we made easier ones on purpose
- True/false, multiple choice, and open-ended questions — exactly the formats from the real test
- Spot a word you don't know? Highlight it — base form, translation, and context are saved instantly
Listening
Train your ear with exam-format audio
- Playback speed from 0.8× to 1.2× — start slow, build up as your ear adjusts
- Check the transcript after you answer — no peeking before
- Highlight any word in the transcript to save it to your vocabulary list for later practice
Writing
Write what you'll actually be asked
- Model answers at two levels — A2/B1 and B1/B2 — so you know what good looks like before you write
- AI gives you an honest pass / weak pass / fail assessment with specific corrections — not just "write better," but exactly what to fix and why
- Your top 3 grammar and vocabulary mistakes are added to your personal "To fix" list after each task
Speaking
Practise speaking with AI
- AI conversation partner for YKI-style speaking tasks — role-plays, semi-structured interviews, and opinion questions
- Adjust the AI's speech speed from 0.8× to 1.2× — slow it down while learning, speed it up when you're ready
- Detailed feedback after each task: what you did well, what to improve, and a full conversation transcript to review
Progress
Track your readiness, not just your streak
- See how you're doing at a glance — green for pass, yellow for weak pass, and what's left to do
- Your "To fix" list: most common grammar and vocabulary mistakes collected across all tasks
Designed by a CELTA-certified language teacher with 8 years of experience.
Content tested and reviewed by experienced Finnish language teachers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YKI keskitaso exam?
The YKI keskitaso exam is the intermediate level of the Finnish National Certificate of Language Proficiency (Yleinen kielitutkinto), set at CEFR levels B1–B2. It is an official, government-recognised test that assesses four skills in Finnish: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, and speaking. Each section is scored separately on a scale from 1 to 6, and for most purposes you need to reach level 3 in the skills that matter for your goal. Passing the YKI keskitaso is the most common way to meet the language requirement for Finnish citizenship, and it is also accepted for many study and work applications. The exam is held several times a year at registered test centres across Finland. Auruby is built specifically to prepare you for all four of these sections — vocabulary, reading, listening, writing, and speaking — in one app structured around the real exam.
How do I prepare for YKI keskitaso?
To prepare for YKI keskitaso, practise all four exam skills — reading, listening, writing, and speaking — in the same formats used on the real test, and build the vocabulary that appears in common exam themes. Effective preparation covers five areas: learning vocabulary grouped by YKI topics such as society, work, and health; reading B1–B2 texts and answering true/false, multiple-choice, and open questions; listening to everyday Finnish audio with comprehension tasks; writing exam-style pieces like emails and complaint letters; and speaking through role-plays and interviews. The most efficient approach is regular, structured practice with honest feedback on your level, rather than passive study. Auruby brings all five areas into one app, organised by YKI themes, with AI that gives a pass, weak pass, or fail assessment on your writing and speaking — so you always know exactly what to fix next.
What level is YKI keskitaso?
YKI keskitaso is the intermediate level of the Finnish proficiency exam, corresponding to CEFR levels B1 and B2. At this level you can understand the main points of clear standard speech and everyday texts on familiar topics such as work, school, and free time, and you can produce connected writing and speech on subjects that are familiar or of personal interest. You can handle most situations that come up while living in Finland, describe experiences and events, and give brief reasons for your opinions and plans. The wider YKI scale runs from beginner (perustaso, levels 1–2) through intermediate (keskitaso, levels 3–4) to advanced (ylin taso, levels 5–6). For Finnish citizenship you typically need at least level 3 in the relevant skills. Auruby's reading and writing content comes at two bands — A2/B1 and B1/B2 — so you can build steadily up to the keskitaso standard.
Who designed the Auruby YKI prep app?
Auruby was designed by a CELTA-certified language teacher with eight years of teaching experience, and all of its content is tested and reviewed by experienced Finnish language teachers. This means every text, exercise, and model answer reflects how the YKI keskitaso exam actually works, rather than generic language drills. The vocabulary lists are chosen around real YKI themes, the reading and listening tasks mirror the formats you meet on exam day, and the writing and speaking feedback is based on the same pass, weak pass, or fail judgement a teacher would give. The app combines this teaching expertise with AI so you get instant, specific corrections at any time — for example, your three most common grammar and vocabulary mistakes are collected into a personal “To fix” list. Auruby is built for learners preparing for the Finnish YKI keskitaso exam.
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